Turkey Meatballs, Updated

I think my Turkey Meatballs recipe is one of the most popular on the blog. It's one of our favorites too! Lately, I've been cooking them a little differently and wanted to share my new method with you. I think it's a little easier, requires less dishes and is just as tasty. Hope you enjoy.

Mini Turkey Meatloaf

My mom texted me with a question about this recipe the other day and I was kind of shocked I hadn't blogged about it yet! This is one of our favorite recipes and has been in the rotation probably since we first got married. The original recipe is from Barefoot Contessa, who is one of my favorite Food Network chefs. Her recipe is for a giant meatloaf though so I've pared it down to make it easier. I also added the glaze on top which isn't totally necessary but is really yummy I think. Sometimes turkey meatloaf can be a little dry or tough but Ina has solved that by sauteing the veggies first and adding a little bit of chicken broth. You might consider this "healthy" meatloaf but we actually prefer this version over the traditional veal, beef, pork mix. Hope you enjoy as much as we do.

Turkey Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

These turkey meatballs have been in our meal rotation for a few years. I've tried different versions with beef and pork but keep coming back to these. The turkey makes them a little lighter and not greasy which is good because this tomato sauce recipe has half a stick of butter in it. I also love the fresh parsley so don't skip out on it. Parsley is one of the cheapest herbs in the store and your leftovers from the bunch are great for topping the meatballs (and garlic bread if you choose) and also in scrambled eggs and salads. And the sauce. I've been reading about this sauce on many of the blogs I follow and I wish I had tried it sooner. Just do a Google Blog Search for Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce and you can see how many of my fellow bloggers are raving about it. It's definitely worth the 45 minutes.